🏆 2024 HISAM Awardees & Governor’s Proclamation We are thrilled to recognize the following individuals and organizations for their dedicated efforts to combat invasive species. Meeting these community heroes in person during Governor Green’s HISAM proclamation signing and the awards ceremony was truly inspiring! Here are the remarkable awardees: Outstanding Business Leader: Keoki’s Paradise, Darin ...
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This May, the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council proudly announces the commencement of Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM) 2024. This year’s theme, ‘Who protects Hawaiʻi? You do. Invasive species is everyone’s kuleana,’ spotlights the collective responsibility of our entire community in safeguarding our islands from invasive threats. From fishpond restorers reviving ancient aquaculture, conservation workers ...
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Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Hawai‘i’s Biosecurity The Hawai‘i Invasive Species Council (HISC) is an integral inter-departmental collaboration involving the Departments of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR), Agriculture (DOA), Health (DOH), Transportation (DOT), Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT), and the University of Hawai‘i (UH). Established in 2003, HISC is dedicated to ...
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As the legislative session progresses, understanding the implications of proposed biosecurity bills becomes crucial for those dedicated to safeguarding our islands’ biodiversity. The Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC) is thrilled to announce a special edition of our Brown Bag Presentation Series focused on this very topic. HISC Brown Bag Presentation Series #34 Biosecurity Bills at ...
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The Hawai’i Invasive Species Council (HISC) cordially invites all members and interested parties to attend its upcoming council meeting. The meeting will be held on December 19, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Conference Room 16; Hawaiʻi State Capitol 415 S Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813. Virtual attendance options also available via Zoom and live ...
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In a proactive response to the increasing threats posed by invasive species in Hawai’i, the HISC/CGAPS Outreach Working Group is sharing Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the prevention of inter-island invasive species spread. The Urgent Need for Action Recent events have underlined the urgency of our message. The inter-island movement of the coconut rhinoceros beetles, ...
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As we step into October, Hawai`i marks the return of the annual “Stop the Ant Month.” It’s not just an annual chance to talk about invasive ants in Hawaiʻi, but a call for every islander to help us find potentially unknown ant species that might be lurking in our very backyards. This multi-agency effort will ...
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HISC Brown Bag Presentation Series #33 HAWAIʻI BIOSECURITY FRAMEWORK (AKA INAVSIVE SPECIES 101) Presenter: Christy Martin, Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species Watch Presentation on YouTube The Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC) Brown Bag Presentation Series is designed to provide conservation professionals and stakeholders with the latest research, tools, and methods for controlling invasive species in ...
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Join Dr. Zhiqiang Cheng from UH-CTAHR and Esther Riechert from HDOA for a talk on local biological control agents for pest control in Hawaiʻi. Dr. Cheng will discuss his research into biocontrol agents that can target specific pests and provide alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides, while Esther will cover the regulatory framework for biopesticides in Hawaiʻi.
The Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council has recently announced the awardees for the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month. These awards recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication towards invasive species control and education in Hawaii. The awardees of this year’s Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month are: Uloha, the Outstanding Business Leader, for ...
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